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The Best Pantomimes To See In London This Festive Season

Dec 17, 2024 | indiependent.co.uk | Gemma McDonald

The pantomime season is well and truly upon us and the London theatre scene has been no exception. This article will let you know all the best pantomimes that you can see in London this Christmas season. Whether you want to see a retelling of a classic or a brand-new original production, there is something for everyone. Robin Hood at The London Palladium | 7 December – 12 JanuaryThe Palladium Panto is returning for its ninth year.
The Indiependent

Dec 4, 2024 | indiependent.co.uk | Gemma McDonald

The Stephen Schwartz musical The Baker’s Wife is based on the 1938 French film with the same name, written and directed by Marcel Pagnol and Jean Giono. Set in a quaint French provincial village in the 1930s, it is a gently comic and bittersweet fable about life, love, and bread. An affable older baker and his beautiful wife arrive in a town filled with petty feuds and comically rigid relationships. When the wife elopes with a charming young chauffeur, the village is forever transformed.
The Indiependent

Dec 3, 2024 | indiependent.co.uk | Gemma McDonald

The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced a new season for its 130th birthday. This season is crammed full of adaptations that are breathing new life into treasured classics. Whether you love a traditional Shakespeare or a 1980’s musical, there is something for everyone. Make sure to check out the whole season at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre website. Play On! 28 January- 22 FebruaryPlay On! first found its success in late 90’s after it’s Broadway Debut.
Theatre Round Up: What To Watch In October

Oct 7, 2024 | indiependent.co.uk | Gemma McDonald

London’s theatre scene is set to dazzle audiences this autumn with a range of exciting new productions and revivals. From classic reimagining’s to contemporary explorations of societal issues, the upcoming season promises a wealth of engaging performances. Brace Brace: Jerwood Theatre Upstairs, 3 October- 9 NovemberBrace Brace is a gripping story of the people we become in the aftermath of catastrophe from writer Oli Forsyth and director Daniel Raggett.
A Deep Dive Into Next to Normal

Oct 6, 2024 | indiependent.co.uk | Gemma McDonald

When Next to Normal premiered on Broadway in 2009, it challenged conventional ideas of what a musical could be. Addressing deeply personal and often taboo topics such as mental illness, grief, and the complexities of family relationships, the show brought a raw and innovative story to the stage. It earned a Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and lead actor Jack Wolfe won Best West End Debut Performer at The Stage Debut awards.
What Makes Cult-Movie Musicals So Popular? : The Indiependent

Sep 29, 2024 | indiependent.co.uk | Gemma McDonald

Opening on 15 February 2025, Clueless: A New Musical adapts the 1995 film about popular Beverly Hills High student and matchmaker Cher Horowitz and her quest to make over her awkward new friend, Tai, setting her up with the hottest boy in school. At this stage the cast is yet to be announced but that hasn’t stopped the speculation around what this new musical will bring to the table.
Mycoplasma genitalium treatment outcomes among a cohort failing macrolide resistance-guided treatment across three London sexual health clinics

Aug 1, 2024 | sti.bmj.com | Kate Johnson |Ella Buluwela |Gemma McDonald |John Golden

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Round Up : The Indiependent

May 2, 2024 | indiependent.co.uk | Gemma McDonald

The Royal Court Theatre has been supporting and creating opportunities for new writers for over a century. It is also bursting at the seams with new and innovative theatre pieces and this year is no exception. The brand-new 2024 season at the Royal Court Theatre is going to see the debut of nine new writers and artistic director David Byrne. Here is the line up for the upcoming season and what to look out for.
Further Chicago UK And Ireland Tour Dates Released

Apr 7, 2024 | indiependent.co.uk | Gemma McDonald

Bob Fosse’s musical Chicago is making its return to the stage for a new 2024/25 tour across the UK and Ireland, starting at the Milton Keynes Theatre from 12 October. Chicago is set in the 1920’s and tells the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who kills her lover after he tries to walk out on her. After being sent to the Cook County Jail, she tricks the public with false news stories and media exploitation to avoid conviction.
How Is 'Dear Evan Hansen' Redefining Auditioning for the West End? : The Indiependent

Mar 15, 2024 | indiependent.co.uk | Gemma McDonald

TikTok has become one of the most prominent forms of social media in recent years, but now it has ventured into the world of West End musicals by collaborating with the UK production of Dear Evan Hansen. Written by Steven Levenson, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, Dear Evan Hansen is a multi-award-winning musical that has had multiple successful runs on both the West End and Broadway.